The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting convened a national gathering of senior officials from State and Union Territory information departments in New Delhi to improve coordination on media, broadcasting and India’s creative economy. The conference brought together representatives from across the country to discuss shared challenges and shape government strategy in these areas.
What was discussed
The Ministry’s Secretary, Chanchal Kumar, outlined how the government sees India’s creative economy as one of seven priority areas for national development. He stressed that growth in this sector cannot follow a one-size-fits-all approach, and that each State and Union Territory must build on its own cultural strengths, talent and institutions.
Key topics covered during the conference included:
- Implementation of the Right of Way mechanism for cable operators by State Governments
- Plans for WAVES 2027, along with related platforms WAVES Bazaar and WaveX, which aim to connect creators and start-ups with markets, investors and global partners
- Expansion of Public Service Broadcasting through Doordarshan and Akashvani, including State-specific content
- Promotion of user-generated content on the Waves OTT platform
- Streamlining film shooting and live events permissions through the Indian Cine Hub portal
- Digital transition of the press registration system through the Press Sewa Portal
- Training for State information officers through the Indian Institute of Mass Communication
- Library strengthening programmes for State Governments
State officials highlighted the need for increased capacity building support from the Ministry and called for regular conferences to maintain coordination on these initiatives.
What this means for you
If you work in State government communications or information departments, expect greater engagement with the Ministry on creative economy projects and enhanced training opportunities. Creators and entrepreneurs in your State may gain better access to pan-India platforms and investor networks through initiatives like WAVES 2027. For those involved in film production or live event organisation, the streamlined single-window portal system should simplify the permissions process. Viewers may also see more State-focused content on national Public Service Broadcasting channels as coordination improves between Centre and States.